Vinegared rice recipe
Discover our authentic recipe for vinegared sushi rice, perfect for making maki, nigiri and sashimi at home. Learn how to prepare a light, sticky and tasty Japanese rice with the traditional seasoning of rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Follow our tips to achieve the ideal texture and taste of real Japanese sushi. Easy, quick and never-ending, this recipe for homemade sushi rice will become the essential base for all your Japanese creations. Ideal for lovers of Japanese cuisine and homemade sushi.
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 12 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 300 g Japanese round rice (sushi rice)
- 35 cl water
- 4 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
Directions
- Place the rice in a colander and rinse with cold water several times, until the water runs clear. Drain.
- Place the rice and water in a saucepan (or rice cooker). Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 10 minutes without opening the lid.
- In a small saucepan, heat the rice vinegar with the sugar and salt just long enough to dissolve. Do not boil.
- Spread the cooked rice in a large bowl (ideally wooden). Pour in the seasoning and mix gently with a wooden spatula, aerating the rice to cool it.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let the rice come to room temperature before preparing your sushi.
